What Tesalys does

Tesalys is a French industrial medical equipment company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Saint-Jean (Toulouse), France, that designs, manufactures, and sells on-site infectious medical waste (DASRI) treatment systems. Its core technology combines patented TESASHRED shredding (reducing waste to particles below 30mm) with high-temperature steam sterilization at 135°C under pressure, achieving a validated 8log10 microbiological reduction (99.999999% efficacy) per NFX 30503-1, EN 554, ISO 17665-1, and STAATT standards. The product range includes the compact STERIPLUS line (20, 40, and 80-liter chamber capacities) targeting hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and dialysis centers, the high-capacity STERISHRED line (250 and 700 models) for larger facilities, the mobile Tesatruck solution, and recurring consumables plus service contracts.

The company sells predominantly through a direct enterprise field-sales model with regional zone managers plus a global authorized distributor network (including Grosseron and ODIL), and serves institutional customers such as UNICEF, UNDP, Doctors Without Borders, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, and various national health ministries; 640+ machines have been installed across 67 countries. Revenue mechanics are primarily one-time hardware sales with a growing recurring tail from consumables, accessories, and service/maintenance contracts. The company is structured as a private SAS with disclosed share capital of €189,978 and has raised approximately €8 million across a 2014 seed (Entrepreneur Venture) and a 2019 growth round (IXO Private Equity, TRAIL SOLUTIONS PATRIMOINE).

Name

Tesalys

Legal name

TESALYS

Website

https://tesalys.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tesalys is a Toulouse-based French industrial medical equipment company that designs, manufactures, and sells on-site infectious medical waste treatment systems (STERIPLUS, STERISHRED), serving hospitals, laboratories, dialysis centers, international NGOs, and governments across 67 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Waste Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Waste Treatment (Autoclave/Microwave/Chemical) (BPALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical / Infectious Waste Treatment & Disposal (Autoclave + Incineration + Final Disposal) (EUAIACAJ), Hazardous Waste Treatment (Chemical, Physical, Thermal Neutralization) (BPALAFAB), Infectious Disease/Pathogen Decontamination (HSAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Infectious waste treatment
• Medical waste sterilization
• Healthcare waste management
• DASRI treatment systems
• Shredder sterilizer equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of STERIPLUS and STERISHRED shredder-sterilizer systems for on-site treatment of infectious healthcare waste. Systems are sold directly to healthcare facilities and through distributor networks.
2. Consumables and Accessories: Ongoing sales of consumables and accessories for the installed machine base including bags, filters, and maintenance supplies.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service packages and maintenance support for installed equipment. The company offers services including installation, training, and ongoing technical support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tesalys designs, manufactures, and sells on-site infectious medical waste (DASRI) treatment systems combining patented TESASHRED shredding technology with 135°C steam sterilization. The STERIPLUS (20/40/80 liter) and STERISHRED (250/700) product lines, plus the mobile Tesatruck, deliver validated 8log10 microbiological reduction at the point of waste generation for hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and humanitarian operations across 67 countries.

Product overview

Tesalys offers a comprehensive portfolio of on-site infectious medical waste (DASRI) treatment solutions, consisting of two main product lines: STERIPLUS™ (compact shredder-sterilizers in 20, 40, and 80-liter capacities) and STERISHRED® (higher-capacity systems including 250 and 700 models). All systems utilize the proprietary TESASHRED™ grinding technology combined with steam sterilization at 135°C to neutralize infectious waste on-site. The product range also includes the mobile Tesatruck solution, epidemic-risk specialized systems, accessories/consumables, and support services. The STERIPLUS™ and STERISHRED® systems work by shredding waste and sterilizing it with pressurized steam, achieving 8log10 microbiological reduction (99.999999% effectiveness) while reducing waste volume by 65-80%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STERIPLUS™: On-site infectious waste treatment system using steam sterilization and shredding technology at 135°C. Available in STERIPLUS 20, 40, and 80 models.
• STERISHRED®

Products and services

• STERIPLUS 20 Compact 20-liter capacity on-site shredder-sterilizer system for infectious medical waste (DASRI), combining TESASHRED grinding with 135°C steam sterilization in a 30-minute cycle; targeted at small hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
• STERIPLUS 40 Mid-capacity 40-liter on-site shredder-sterilizer for infectious medical waste (DASRI) using TESASHRED grinding and 135°C steam sterilization; processes ~40 liters per cycle (~1,200 liters per month per hospital); deployed in UNICEF Vietnam and other UN-funded projects.
• STERIPLUS 80 Higher-capacity 80-liter on-site shredder-sterilizer for infectious medical waste (DASRI), using TESASHRED grinding and 135°C steam sterilization; suited to larger hospitals and high-volume clinical waste streams.
• STERISHRED 250 Shredder-sterilizer system with higher throughput than STERIPLUS, using TESASHRED grinding technology for infectious waste processing at larger facilities.
• STERISHRED 700 High-capacity 700-class shredder-sterilizer system using TESASHRED grinding and steam sterilization; targeted at very large hospitals and centralized waste treatment operations.
• Tesatruck Mobile on-site infectious waste treatment unit designed for deployment in locations requiring temporary, mobile, or field-based waste treatment capabilities, including epidemic-response and humanitarian operations.
• Epidemic Risk Solution (Risque épidémique) Specialized solution configuration for managing infectious waste during epidemic outbreaks (e.g., COVID-19, Ebola), designed to handle surge waste volumes and heightened infection-control requirements.
• Accessories & Consumables Range of consumables and replacement accessories for STERIPLUS and STERISHRED systems, including bags, filters, and maintenance supplies supporting the installed base.
• Services After-sales services for Tesalys waste treatment equipment, including installation, training, preventive maintenance, and technical support for installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8log10 microbiological reduction (99.999999% efficacy) validated by independent laboratories per NFX 30503-1, EN 554, ISO 17665-1, STAATT standards
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNICEF VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Partnership between Tesalys, UNICEF, and Australian government to equip six rural hospitals in Vietnam (Đắk Nông, Quảng Bình, and Điện Biên provinces) with STERIPLUS 40 machines. Project aims to provide sustainable medical waste management solutions protecting populations, healthcare workers, and the environment while adapting to local realities. Each machine processes 40 liters per cycle, approximately 1,200 liters per month per hospital.
• GrosseroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 March 2024Partnership with French laboratory equipment distributor specializing in trade and distribution of laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, and furniture for over 100 years. STERIPLUS 40 and STERIPLUS 80 models integrated into Grosseron's product offerings for laboratory infectious waste management. Collaboration combines French medical expertise targeting innovative, sustainable solutions.
• United Nations (UNICEF, UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023UN agencies selected STERIPLUS systems through public tenders to strengthen infectious waste treatment capacities in post-pandemic recovery. Nearly 100 machines shipped to 80+ hospitals and health centers in Iraq, Syria, Mongolia, and other countries facing significant health challenges from conflicts and natural disasters.
• Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Ongoing collaboration since 2014. Two machines installed in Iraq since 2019 as pilot projects for medical waste treatment from refugee camps. Tesalys presented at Geneva Health Forum 2022 honoring the collaboration.
• Institut Pasteur de DakarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaboratory infectious waste treatment installation in Senegal serving one of Africa's leading research institutions.
• French Healthcare AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership contributing to promotion of French healthcare expertise globally. Listed among 100 French companies mobilized against COVID-19. Tesalys participates in association events and exhibitions including French Healthcare conference at Dubai.
• SARSTEDTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-responsible partnership with German medical and scientific sector company developing, manufacturing, and marketing devices and consumables since 1961. Collaboration focuses on sustainable waste management solutions.
• ODILminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench laboratory sector distributor. ODIL distributes Tesalys products at trade shows including Forum Labo 2019 at stand H81.
• Business FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench export support organization helping French companies develop international business. Listed as institutional partner on Tesalys partners page.
• ISWA (International Solid Waste Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational solid waste association providing professional network and industry credibility for waste management solutions. Listed as regulatory and scientific partner.
• French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of French international trade advisors providing export expertise and international business development support.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Medi-Comp: French competitor producing autoclave systems for hospital and laboratory waste disinfection (e.g., Medi-Compact line). Direct comparable in technology and geography, competing with Tesalys in France and Francophone Africa.
• Sharps Compliance / Sharps Medical: US-listed provider of medical waste and compliance solutions, including treatment systems and mail-back services for sharps and pharmaceutical waste. Comparable business model mixing hardware with recurring services for hospital and clinic customers.
• Newster: Italian manufacturer of autoclave-based medical waste treatment systems (Newster 10, 15, etc.). Closest direct competitor in technology (steam sterilization of DASRI) and target customer (hospitals, clinics) within Europe.
• Daniels Health: Australia/US-headquartered medical waste solutions provider offering reusable sharps containers and on-site treatment systems. Direct comparable in the on-site infectious waste niche, particularly for hospital customers seeking alternatives to incineration.
• Ecosteryl: Belgian/France-based manufacturer of microwave-disinfection systems for medical waste. Direct peer offering an alternative on-site treatment technology targeting the same hospital and laboratory segments as Tesalys.

Others

• SARSTEDT: German medical-device and consumables manufacturer and existing Tesalys 'eco-responsible' partner. Listed as an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but is a relevant adjacent player in laboratory consumables that intersect with Tesalys' laboratory segment.

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: US-listed global leader in medical waste management and compliance services. Comparable as the dominant outsourced DASRI services provider; competes with Tesalys' on-site alternative through large-scale collection/incineration networks rather than capital equipment.
• Veolia (Healthcare Waste): Global environmental services group with a dedicated healthcare/hazardous waste division offering collection, treatment and disposal of DASRI. Broad incumbent that competes both as outsourced service provider and increasingly through on-site treatment offerings.

Regional players

• Bertin Technologies: French industrial technology group with a waste-treatment business line including autoclave-based medical waste systems. Regional French peer with overlapping technology and customer base in the public-sector hospital market.

Emerging players

• Meteka: Austrian manufacturer of on-site medical waste sterilization equipment (e.g., EOS line). Direct technology peer in the European on-site DASRI autoclave market, typically competing for similar mid-sized hospital tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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